Integrated train timetabling and rolling stock circulation planning for cross-line operation in urban rail transit

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Contributors

  • Miaoyu Ju - , Beijing Jiaotong University (Author)
  • Yihui Wang - , Beijing Jiaotong University, Baotou Railway Vocational & Technical College (Author)
  • Kangqi Zhao - , Casco Signal Ltd (Author)
  • Nikola Bešinović - , Chair of Railway Operations (Author)

Abstract

With the rapid development of urban rail transit in China, cross-line operation is emerging as a key trend, offering passengers convenient travel and reducing operational costs for companies. However, scheduling effective train timetables while ensuring safety is crucial. This paper presents an integrated train timetabling and rolling stock circulation planning model for the cross-line operation of urban rail transit. The integrated problem aims to minimize three objective components, including the total turnaround operation time, the headway variations of train timetable and the number of rolling stocks required for operation. The constraints of the integrated optimization problem include running time constraints, dwell time constraints, turnaround operation constraints, headway constraints, and rolling stock circulation constraints. The resulting integrated optimization problem is nonliear programming problem, which is then transformed into a linear programming problem that can be solved using the commercial solver, e.g., Gurobi. Based on a small-scale case study, a set of numerical experiments are carried out to obtain the train timetable for cross-line operation during peak and off-peak hours, comparing departure interval with independent operation. It is concluded that cross-line operation are superior to independent operation, confirming the model’s validity. This optimization model serves as an effective reference for preparing cross-line operation timetable.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2024 China Automation Congress, CAC 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages5258-5263
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3503-6860-4
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesChinese Automation Congress (CAC)

Conference

Title2024 China Automation Congress
Abbreviated titleCAC 2024
Duration1 - 3 November 2024
CityQingdao
CountryChina

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-4111-2255/work/183566022